SportDOG SDF-R User manual

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Prepare the Collar Receiver
Your Collar Receiver comes with short Contact Points installed. Use the long
Contact Points for pets with long or thick hair. Tighten the Contact Points with
pliers one-half turn beyond finger tight (A). Check the tightness weekly.
To Insert and Remove the Battery
Note: Do not install the battery while the Collar Receiver is on your pet.
1. Remove the screws with a Philips screwdriver.
2. Remove the Battery Lid (B).
3. Install a 9-volt alkaline battery (C).
4. Replace the Battery Lid (C).
5. Reinstall the screws. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Replacement 9-volt alkaline batteries can be found at many retailers.

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BC
3
3
2
A-67
4
1
2
5
A

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To Set the Correction Level
Read all steps before attempting
to set the Correction Level.
1. Remove the clear plastic
cover with a coin to expose
the Correction Level Button.
2. With the battery installed,
press the Correction Level
Button and release when
the Receiver LED Indicator
Light lights up.
3. The Receiver LED Indicator
Light will emit a series of
flashes representing the
Correction Level.
4. Increase the Correction Level by pressing and releasing the Correction Level
Button within 5 seconds of the previous series of flashes.
5. After setting the Correction Level, replace the cover to protect the Correction
Level Button.

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The Correction Levels increase in strength from 1 to 5. Pushing the Correction
Level Button while the Collar Receiver is on level 5 will cause the Collar Receiver
to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to choose the
Correction Level that best fits your pet.
The Collar Receiver is equipped to automatically increase the level of Static
Correction the longer your pet remains in the Static Correction Zone if the collar
is set at level 2 or above.
The Receiver LED Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator, flashing every 4
to 5 seconds when replacement is required.

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Function and Response Table
Indicator
Light
Response
Correction
Level
Collar Receiver
Function
Temperament
of Pet
1 Flash 1 Beep and Vibrate (No
Static Correction)
2 Flashes 2 Low Static Correction Timid
3 Flashes 3 Medium Static Correction Timid or
Average
4 Flashes 4 Medium High Static
Correction
Average or High
Energy
5 Flashes 5 High Static Correction High Energy
Flashes once
every 4 to 5
seconds
Low Battery
Note: Begin training with Correction Level 2 and only increase if your pet does not respond
to the Static Correction.

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Fit the Collar Receiver
Important: The proper fit and placement of your Collar
Receiver is important for effective training. The Contact
Points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin on
the underside of his neck.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the battery is not installed
in the Collar Receiver.
2. Start with your pet standing comfortably.
3. Center the Contact Points underneath
your pet’s neck, touching the skin. If
your pet has a long or thick coat, use the
enclosed long Contact Points to reach
through the hair. Note: It is sometimes
necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that contact is consistent.
4. Check the tightness of the Collar Receiver by inserting one finger between the
end of a Contact Point and your pet’s neck. The fit should be snug but not
constricting.
5. Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit. Check
the fit again as your pet becomes more comfortable with the Collar Receiver.

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Care and Cleaning
To ensure the effectiveness of this product and the comfort and safety of
your dog, check the fit of his collar frequently. If you notice that your dog is
experiencing skin irritation, discontinue use of the collar for a few days. If the
condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
To prevent skin irritation from occurring:
• The Collar Receiver should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every
24-hour period.
• Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth
and mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.

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Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area
Important: Remove the Collar Receiver and leave it in the Pet Area.
Once your pet learns the Boundary Zone, he will be
reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides.
Option 1: Replace the Collar Receiver with a regular
collar. Put your pet in a car that is within the Pet Area and
drive him out of the Pet Area.
Option 2: Replace the Collar Receiver with a regular collar
and leash. Walk your pet out of the Pet Area while giving a
command such as “OK” at a specific place of the Boundary
Zone (the end of your driveway, sidewalk, etc.). Always
leave the Pet Area with a leash at this place and your pet
will associate leaving the Pet Area only on a leash, only at
this place, and only with a person.You may initially need
to convince your pet to leave the Pet Area with a food treat
and lots of praise.
Note:You may also carry your pet out of the Pet Area.

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Troubleshooting
Collar Receiver is not
beeping or correcting.
• Check battery to make sure it is installed
properly.
• Check that both lights are lit on the Fence
Transmitter. If not, perform the “Short
Loop Test” (refer to your SportDOG
Brand™ In-Ground Fence Operating and
Training Guide).
The Collar Receiver is
beeping, but the pet is not
responding to the Static
Correction.
• Make sure the Static Correction Level is set
at 2 or above.
• Test the Collar Receiver with the Test Light.
• If the Test Light flashes, check the fit of the
Collar Receiver.
• Trim your pet’s fur where the Contact Points
touch the neck and/or switch to the longer
Contact Points.
• Increase the Static Correction Level.
• Repeat training steps to reinforce training.